If he's practially begging and she is still misunderstanding his intent then I have to wonder what's going on in her head! Has he disappointed her so many times that she overlooks the obvious? :) Can't wait to see where you go next. Again, Happy New Year!

please continue! this is SO true to their character dynamic... you've definitely depicted the most realistic way out of any i've ever read for tony to view their relationship! i love love love this and am hanging onto your every word at the moment! thanks!

Wow! I have been reading NCIS fanfiction now for months and today I actually had to create an account so I could respond to this story!

I am so drawn to this that I am checking out the site every couple hours to see if you updated it. I can actually visualize this whole thing being played out and I cannot wait to see where you go with it. In fact, I'm on pins and needles now and want to slap Tony that he's still not quite there yet. But, I think it's completely realistic. Ziva has never been forthcoming with her feelings on anything so for her to hit him with this, he is bound to be reeling and just trying to find his footing right now. All he can think about is how to make her stay, but really... he needs to get at the true root of why she is leaving. Will Ziva give it up? Will Tony with his ultimate detective powers figure it out? AAHH! How long will we have to wait? Hopefully, not long. Well done!